To become self-aware, people must be allowed to hear a plurality of opinions and then make up their own minds. They must be allowed to say, write and publish whatever they want. Freedom of expression is the most basic, but fundamental, right. Without it, human beings are reduced to automatons.
“I believe President Bush is one of the most dangerous leaders in the world. He is not in search of peaceful and diplomatic solutions.”
“I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.”